ASN4G
The ASN4G (Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération) is a French nuclear-armed, scramjet-powered, air-launched hypersonic cruise missile under development by MBDA France, assisted by the ONERA.
Also recorded as Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération
ASN4G
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- Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération (ASN4G)
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- missile
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The ASN4G (Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération) is a French nuclear-armed, scramjet-powered, air-launched hypersonic cruise missile under development by MBDA France, assisted by the ONERA.
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• Is Missile — yes • Name — Air-Sol Nucléaire de 4ème Génération (ASN4G) • Origin — France • Type — Air-launched cruise missile Hypersonic weapon • Filling — TNA4G • Service — 2035 (expected) • Used By — French Air Force French Navy • Designer — MBDA France • Speed — Mach 6–7 • Vehicle Range — >
History
History
Technological work on this successor began in the early 1990s and the programme's existence was officially confirmed in 2014 by French defense minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian.
Details
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The ASN4G is due for integration on the Rafale F5 fighter under development. The new missile is expected to have more than twice the range of the current ASMP-A, thus significantly above 1000 km.
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Adoption
In June 2026 the French armed forces ministry disclosed it had notified MBDA on 2 June of a development contract for the ASN4G, moving the programme from study into development, with entry into service planned around 2035 on the Rafale F5.
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q123440025: ASN4G
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